Andy Robertson is a freelance games expert for the BBC and runs Family Gamer TV


If your nieces or nephews are Mario Kart fans, you might be wondering if the new Mario Kart Wii U is worth the buy or if they need upgrade from the version they currently play with. Here's our 10/10 Mario Kart review and side-by-side Wii vs. Wii U comparison. As you can see, the next generation visuals not only impact on how the game looks but also the sense of scale.



After a long time in qualifying we've made it onto the grid to take a look at Mario Kart 8, the latest iteration in the long running Mario Kart franchise that started all the way back on the Super Nintendo. This long history of Mario Kart games makes the new Wii U version a great gift for nieces and nephews of many different ages. Older nieces and nephews can appreciate revamped features of an old favorite game while younger nieces and nephews can also enjoy the new features and colorful displays.
 
In this video we compare the differences between Moo Moo Meadows on both Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 8, discussing the various changes to the game. This includes the new innovations in level design and kart customization, how the gamepad is integrated, and graphical differences between the two versions.
 
In addition to its great new graphics, the new circuits, power-ups and more in depth handling contribute to making Mario Kart 8 the best Mario Kart game since they first appeared 22 years ago.
 
The most popular entry in the franchise to date was the Wii version of the game, selling a staggering 35 million copies! With Mario Kart 8, Nintendo will be counting on those fans of the game to migrate over to the Wii U, but is it worth the upgrade?
 
Nintendo blows away even the highest expectations with its surprise best in series Mario Kart 8. Mario Kart 8 offers real driving depth, ambitious innovation and social features to ensure everyone hears about it.

Published: May 20, 2014